Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zestful
Adjective
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This zesty recipe will stand out alongside a flavorful main dish like roasted lamb.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026 -
Smoky paprika adds zesty flavor without added salt and is a good source of polyphenols.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It’s made from a simple family recipe containing only finely ground meat in a dark red, tangy sauce.—
George Motz,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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Breads and dips rotate at every meal, too—ezay, a ubiquitous Bhutanese chili condiment made with tangy local tree tomatoes, was especially memorable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Good cotija is hard, dry, salty and pungent, with the kind of bold, assertive personality that adds flavor to any dish.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The seeds of love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) are not as pungent as those of black cumin, but its parasol flowers are more ornamental, appearing mostly in baby blue but also in royal blue, rose, and white.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Crispy tofu and roasted veggies get a slathering of zingy Sriracha-peanut sauce in this recipe.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tangy layers of lemon pudding and cream cheese make this Lemon Lush a delightfully zingy treat.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Zestful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zestful. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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